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Better Than Beauty: A Guide to Charm (Paperback)

by Helen Valentine (Author), Alice Thompson (Author), Emery I. Gondor (Author) "ONCE in a lifetime you may meet that rare person whose face and appearance you forget, but whose charm remains indelible ..." (more)

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Paperback: 176 pages
Publisher: Chronicle Books (23 May 2002)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0811834514
ISBN-13: 978-0811834513
Product Dimensions: 18.8 x 13.8 x 1.4 cm

Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 284,108 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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First published in 1938 for the ultra-modern woman, Better than Beauty covers timeless topics such as personal grooming, creative conversation, voice modulation, dating do's and don'ts, splitting the check, and fending off unwanted advances. With good humour, authors Helen Valentine and Alice Thompson offer straightforward charm-counsel, making it a cinch to win the admiration of friends, family, and suitors.

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3.0 out of 5 stars charming read, 28 April 2004

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This book promises a lot but delivers little - in the most charming way ofcourse. It was originally published in the 30s and it shows, with tips onwashing your hair with soap and what type of hat to wear. But what itlacks in practical, up-to-date advice it makes up for in reassuringguidance that can be universally applied, such as how to be confident insocial situations.
For me it offered an insight into what it means to be 'ladylike' andtaught me not worry so much, as the general message seems to be that ifyou have the best intentions it doesn't really matter what you do.
There are attractive illustrations throughout and the book is split intosmall sections that are easy to read, with an index at the back to makereference simple.
It is a small, pretty book with novelty and even historical value, ratherthan a self-help type book that relates closely to your life.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Surprisingly modern, 14 Jan 2005

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Even if the are some parts of the book that do feel outdated , there is a lot of insightful remarks on human nature and on the way human relationships (friendships and aquaintances) work. The book is written in a very pleasent and truly ladylike manner contrary to most of modern "etiquette" books. A worthwile read.

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